Matthew Williams
AIC Chairman
SOBC – Langley athlete
Contact: SOBCathletechair@gmail.com
Learn more about Matthew
Kendall Salanski
Region 1 representative
SOBC – Kimberley/Cranbrook athlete
Contact: Region1athleterep@gmail.com
Chris Harrington
Region 2 representative
SOBC – Kelowna athlete
Contact: Region2athleterep@gmail.com
Susan Wang
Region 3 representative
Member of the Canadian Athlete Leadership Council & Special Olympics Canada Board of Directors
SOBC – Surrey athlete
Contact: Region3athleterep@gmail.com
Vincent Li
Region 4 representative
SOBC – Richmond athlete
Contact: Region4athleterep@gmail.com
Mathew Schmiing
Region 5 representative
SOBC – Vancouver athlete
Contact: Region5athleterep@gmail.com
Ashley Adie
Region 6 Representative
SOBC – Campbell River athlete
Contact: Region6athleterep@gmail.com
Learn more about Ashley
Torben Schuffert
Region 7 representative
SOBC – Smithers athlete
Contact: Region7athleterep@gmail.com
Learn more about Torben
Marinka VanHage
Region 8 representative
SOBC – Prince George athlete
Contact: Region8athleterep@gmail.com
SOBC staff support:
- Sport & Program Manager Michelle Cruickshank mcruickshank@specialolympics.bc.ca
- Community Development Coordinator Chelsea Tambellini crogers@specialolympics.bc.ca
About the SOBC Athlete Input Council
The SOBC Athlete Input Council advises SOBC on important ideas and issues. They gather and share feedback from fellow athletes.
The SOBC Athlete Input Council has athlete representatives from each Region around the province, serving two- or three-year terms (staggered to ensure continuity for the council). The council members all have Athlete Leadership experience from previous courses and roles.
All members of the SOBC community are welcome to contact their respective Regional representatives to share their suggestions and ask for Athlete Input Council feedback and leadership on Special Olympics initiatives and ideas!
The SOBC Athlete Input Council meets virtually five to six times a year.
This is the provincial Athlete Input Council. Locals and Regions can have their own Athlete Input Councils as well. SOBC provides Athlete Input Council training to interested athletes. Please contact SOBC's Chelsea Tambellini to learn more!